Eyelids and Tearducts
Blepharitis Treatment

What is Blepharitis?

Blepharitis is a common ocular condition that leads to inflammation and reddening of the eyelids causing it to scale and crust. Blepharitis usually affects both eyes along the edges of the eyelids.

What causes Blepharitis?

Blepharitis is caused by a build-up of bacteria up on the eyelashes and oil glands which lie behind the eyelashes. The bacteria and excess build-up of skin cells lead to irritation.

This can also cause the oil glands also to become blocked which leads to poor quality tears.

What are common symptoms of Blepharitis?

Common symptoms of Blepharitis can include:

• Irritation of the eyes

• Watery and red eyes

• Eyelids becoming swollen and comfortable

• Eyelids becoming red

• Itchy eyes

• Tears that are foamy or have small bubbles in them

• Dry eyes

• Crusty eyelids or eyelashes when you wake up

How do you treat Blepharitis?

To help treat Blepharitis in most-cases we advise the following:

• Consult with your doctor or a blepharitis specialist

• We advise hot bathing with hot flannels and an “Eye bag”- click for details. Cleaning with special solutions may also help.

• Supplementation of the poor-quality tears with artificial tears.

• Short courses of antibiotic tablets and/ or steroids may be required in severe cases.

Can Blepharitis be cured?

There is no definite cure to Blepharitis. It is a condition that requires control and may flare up from time to time, a little like Eczema. But if you have any concern and are looking to get a diagnosis or get treated for Blepharitis, book a consultation below with one of our Blepharitis specialists.